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Miracle fruit and Pumpkin

Benefits

Health Benefits

Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Has taste modifying effect
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

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Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

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Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Kidney and gallbladder diseases

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

5.40 g6.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

5.40 g0.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

0.00 g2.76 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.00 g1.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.15
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg426.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

-0.11 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.60 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

-0.06 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

2.00 mcg16.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

1.33 mg9.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.78 mg0.44 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-1.10 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

-0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

-0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.10 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

-340.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

-0.80 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

-1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

-21.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

-12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

-0.32 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

-44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

-0.13 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

-0.00 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-82.22 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

-49.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

-0.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

80.50 g94.20 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g1.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

-26.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

35.00 kcal30.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

28.00 kcal26.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

351.00 kcal213.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

-34.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

-46.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

-130.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

-244.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

Season

Monsoon
All seasons

Varieties

Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark red
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Inside Color

Greyish-white
Creamy Yellow

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Fleshy
Fibrous

Taste

Sweet
Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Origin

West Africa
Mexico

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-5.85.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Rainfall
Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

  • The name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
  • When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
  • It is also used as natural sweetener.
  • The name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
  • The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
  • Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

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China

Other Countries

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Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America

Top Importer

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United States of America

Top Exporter

United States of America
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Synsepalum Dulcificum
Cucurbita maxima

Synonym

Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Cucurbita pepo, Squash

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

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Magnoliophyta

Class

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Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae
Dillenhidae

Order

Ericales
Cucurbitales

Family

Sapotaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Synsepalum
Cucurbita

Species

S. dulcificum
Cucurbita mixta

Generic Group

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Difference Between Miracle fruit and Pumpkin

We might think that Miracle fruit and Pumpkin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Pumpkin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Pumpkin is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Pumpkin with peel is - and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 35.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Pumpkin belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Miracle fruit and Pumpkin is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.